Luxury Accommodations On Walt Disney World Property Your Family Will Love

Walt Disney World Resort is head and shoulders above the rest in every category imaginable. From theme park fun and attractions to a host of many other amazing things that come with a stay on resort property grounds, vacationing at Disney World is undeniably the best decision you can ever make for your family. And while every accommodation is magical, the varied possibilities Disney presents cover a diverse range of themes, amenities, and other specifics to cater to any family’s unique needs.

 

Whether you are traveling as a quiet party of two or bringing along an extended menagerie of kids and relatives may play an important role in your final choice for the kind of accommodation you select. But sometimes size, room number, and other inclusive features aren’t the only deciding factors. Sometimes you just want to splurge on a luxury vacation experience to make what’s already seemingly perfect even more so. Here’s a look at some of the luxury accommodations on Disney property your family will love!

5. Cascade Cabins

As a Deluxe Resort option located within the Magic Kingdom Resort Area, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge offers up plenty of accommodation options to suit any party’s needs. Ranging from standard studio-sized rooms to spacious Disney Vacation Club suites, the offerings are vast and as seemingly boundless as the uncharted Northwest stretches of olden days, which the resort is themed around.

Surrounded by bucolic beauty, this place emanates a quiet faraway retreat-like essence that allows vacationers to momentarily forget they’re one of the closest resort properties to one of Disney’s most popular parks—the Magic Kingdom. Yet being so close to the magic proves to be convenient all the same as do the host of onsite amenities to enjoy, which include pools and other recreations, a full-service health club, delightful dining, and so much more.

If you decide to go the extra mile in picking a luxurious accommodation like no other, then you can’t go wrong with Copper Creek’s Cascade Cabins. There are currently 26 of these stand-alone private cabins to choose from, all overlooking the waterfront beauty and bounty of the surrounding resort grounds. Furthermore, each cabin sports a wraparound screened-in porch with a built-in hot tub. Groups of up to eight can be comfortably provided for amidst the two-bedrooms and sleeping accompaniments offered by a king and queen bed, queen-size sleeper sofa, single pull-down bed, and twin sleeper chair.

Two full bathrooms also provide convenience along with the many other roomy accompaniments, including a fully equipped kitchen, in-home washer/dryer, and even a double-sided stone-hearth fireplace. And as is always the case with any accommodation by Disney, all those very vital home away-from-home essentials are also part of the package, like Internet and television.

 

4. Bora Bora Bungalows

Affectionately known as “the Poly” by its oldest and most nostalgic fans, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has undergone many changes and developments through the years. That’s perfectly understandable considering it holds the title for being the very first on-property Walt Disney World Resort along with Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Located within the Magic Kingdom Resort Area, the Polynesian brings the tropical island fusion flare of the South Seas to sunny central Florida in a perfect pairing and ideal location to all the action.

The resort stands overlooking the Seven Seas Lagoon within the perfect vantage point of Cinderella Castle in the distance. And being located along the ongoing Resort Monorail Line is an added bonus to staying here, with alternate travel options that include daylong ferryboats across the water and complimentary shuttle services to take you to Disney’s other theme parks and areas of attraction.

While you’ll find plenty of accommodation options and styles to choose from at the Polynesian, in getting back to the idea of stand-alone waterfront dwellings posed previously, you may be enticed to opt for one of the resort’s newest additions—the Bora Bora Bungalows. Comprising of a grand total of 20, these independent two-bedroom dwellings are an island lover’s dream come true—incorporating the mystical and exotic ambiance of a private getaway without straying from the convenient realms of Disney magic. And when we say “waterfront” we mean it in the most literal sense, as these bungalows truly stand bordering the water and can only be reached via crossing an adjoining mainland bridge.

Able to comfortably sleep up to eight guests, each unit comes with two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a fully furnished and equipped kitchen, televisions (including a unique bathroom mirror television), washer/dryer combo, and plenty more. Sleeping arrangements consist of one king and queen-size bed, a queen-size sleeper sofa, and two single pull-down beds.  All other essentials you’ve come to expect are also included, and then some. One other enticing amenity worth noting is that each bungalow comes with its own private deck, complete with its very own plunge pool. All decks offer spectacular views of the Castle fireworks as well as the nightly Electrical Water Pageant. And with accompanying speakers installed at each location, you won’t miss a sound to any of the surrounding festivities.

3. Treehouse Villas

Most loyal Disney vacationers are familiar with the concept of resort villas to some extent, even if they themselves have never actively opted for selecting such accommodations. What’s more, many Deluxe Resorts do feature these spacious home-away-from-home options onsite, making such designations “Deluxe Villa Resorts” really. Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa is a perfect example. Originally established as a Disney Vacation Club Member exclusive, do take note that now you do not have to be a DVC member to reap the benefits of a stay here, as long as there is availability.

Yet the standards for what traditionally defines a resort villa don’t always follow a cookie cutter model. This is best demonstrated by the example presented in the Treehouse Villas here. Totaling 60 such dwellings in all, these stand-alone woodland-based accommodations live up to their reputation for being tree house-like, as evidenced by their off-the-ground elevations, via 10-foot stilts. But unlike the typical backyard tree house you may remember from your backyard in childhood, these accommodations are far too luxurious to be held to such primitive standards.

A total of nine guests can be comfortably accommodated for in each unit, which features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fully furnished and equipped kitchen, onsite washer/dryer, and living quarters in addition. Sleeping arrangements include two queen beds in the master and second bedrooms, bunk bed setup in the third room, a queen-size sleeper sofa, and a twin-size sleeper chair. And as is the case with all Disney accommodations, you’re never without all the home-away-from-home essentials, including television, Internet, and other comforts.

2. Suite specifics

Families and larger group gatherings that are vacationing together may also decide on one of Disney’s various Family Suites. Found at many Walt Disney World Resorts, including two Value Resorts (Disney’s All-Star Music and Disney’s Art of Animation) Family Suites offer extra space and home-away-from-home essentials and conveniences. These include one or more separate bedrooms, living room/gathering area, fully equipped kitchens or kitchenettes, more than one bathroom, and other extras that come with overall extra room and space.

Just remember, if you’re considering “suite-ening” a Disney vacation by opting for such accommodations, you’re in for plenty of perks as it is. But take note that not all suites are created equal. In fact, Disney offers some very out-of-this-world elite options among suites that are so top-notch, you can’t just find them listed on any booking website. They’re some of the most private, best-kept secret suite offerings and admittedly most high-end and pricey ones to boot. But if you have the means and the motive, you can’t go wrong with any of these.

–Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Presidential and Vice Presidential Suites: Disney’s Contemporary Resort offers a wide range of suites to pick and choose from, located in both the Garden Wing section of the resort as well as its newer Tower addition. While the suites in the Garden Wing tend to be mostly one-bedroom and hospitality suites, the Tower boasts both one- and two bedroom suites along with more elusive offerings, like Presidential and Vice Presidential suites. Both are divine picks beyond compare, and if money is no object, either one is the way to go. The Presidential Suite even spans 2,061 square feet! Both are located on the 14^th floor of the Bay Lake side and come with a wide range of elevating and exacting highlight features.

–Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Yellowstone Presidential Suite and Yosemite Vice Presidential Suite: Both these top-ranking picks are part of the resort’s Old Faithful Club Level offerings. With Yellowstone spanning a grand total of 1,000 square feet and Yosemite a little less at 885, these signature offerings may be considerably smaller than those at other resorts but still deliver on untamed tantalization the whole family can enjoy.

–Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

Grand Suite, Walt Disney Suite, Roy O. Disney Suite, and Victorian Suite: As one of Disney’s grandest hotels, you can expect only the greatest things from any suite you choose here. Even so, these four suite suggestions truly exemplify what it means to experience high-quality highlights at their finest. The Grand Suite spans an impressive 2,220 square feet in all (admittedly larger than some guests’ own homes!) and comes with stunning views and vantage points in addition to a wide range of impressive in-suite amenities.

The Walt Disney Suite, designed with the personal interests of Walt Disney himself in mind, spans a total of 1,690 square feet and boasts a plentiful resource of both home essentials as well as added perks and amenities. Directly underneath you’ll find the similar-sized Roy O. Disney Suite, featuring memorabilia and photos of Walt’s brother and family and also boasting a comparable array of attributes comparable to the aforementioned Walt Disney Suite. The Victorian Suite spans 1,083 square feet—admittedly smaller as far as Grand Floridian Signature Suites go but still packed profusely with an enticing array of amenities and perks.

–Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

King Kamehameha Suite, Ambassador Suite, and Princess Suite: While all of the Polynesian’s suites can be found within the Tonga Longhouse, just next to the resort’s Great Ceremonial House, these three signature options take suite staying to an all-time high, with Asian/island-inspired influences in décor and a boundless array of amenities both in-house and with what comes with being club level. The King Kamehameha has been rightly named, as it is the grand ruler as far as suites go, spanning two stories and totaling 1,863 square feet in all. Then there’s the stellar Ambassador Suite with 1,513 square feet to its credit. Another consideration is the Princess Suite at a total of 1,212 square feet.

–Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Royal Asante Presidential Suite, and Royal Kuba Vice Presidential Suite: In addition to some of the grandest grand villas around, Disney’s wildest resort is also home to some of the most spacious and untamed highlights in the way of premium resort suites. Two absolutely phenomenal suites to consider here are the Royal Asante Presidential Suite and the Royal Kuba Vice Presidential Suite. The first spans a jaw-dropping 2,115 square feet and features a vast array of in-room amenities, with authentic African artwork and hand-carved furnishings, a remote-controlled fireplace, Jacuzzi tub, and so many others we can’t begin to name them all. The second option, though slightly smaller at 1,619 square feet, is similar by way of perks, amenities, and décor. Both present guests with stunning VIP views overlooking the grasslands and abundant resident animal life.

–Disney’s Beach Club Resort

Presidential Newport Suite: While Disney’s Beach Club features both the Presidential Newport Suite and the Vice Presidential Nantucket Suite, only the first is suitable as a luxury accommodation fit to house a family or extended group. The latter is designed just for two and makes an excellent honeymoon/couples only consideration though. The Newport Suite, spans a stellar 2,200 square feet and comes with plenty of in-room notable features and attributes. It also happens to be located on the fifth floor along with the Club Level Concierge Lounge.

–Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

Captain’s Deck Suite, Presidential Suite, and Admiral Suite: If you’re staying next door at the Beach Club’s stately sister then the Captain’s Deck takes the prize for being the largest suite, at a stunning 2,374 square feet in all. The resort’s Presidential and Admiral Suites, located on floors four and five of the resort are also worthy contenders in luxury and space, at 2,017 square feet and boasting optimal views of the surrounding resort and nearby Disney action.

–Disney’s Boardwalk Inn Resort

Garden Cottage Suites, Presidential Steeplechase Suite, and Vice Presidential Sonora: Located in the hustle and bustle of Disney’s social scene, it should come as no surprise that a stay at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn tops the list for many. And if you have the means to up your family’s resort stay then these three suggestions may be just for you. First there are the lesser-known secret gem suites to be uncovered at the resort’s Garden Cottages section.

Totaling 14 suites in all, these two-story home-like options were originally intended to be honeymoon accommodations. But many smaller families have utilized the luxury that comes with staying here over the years, including separate entry ways (in most units), fenced yards, and that overall home-away-from-home appeal. The Presidential Steeplechase Suite spans an impressive 2,170 square feet of Victorian-style grace and splendor while providing guests with a magnitude of the modern conveniences and first-rate amenities. Likewise, the Vice Presidential Sonora Suite delivers a premium package of its own at 1,744 square feet.

1. Cinderella Castle Suite

Undeniably the sweetest suite stay of them all is none other than one within the walls of Cinderella Castle. That’s right, it’s the Cinderella Castle Suite! An admittedly unobtainable option for the majority of Disney World visitors, no amount of money can guarantee you a stay here. Only the most unique exceptions, like winning a promotional contest or some other similar endeavor will ever present the almost impossible opportunity for you and your family to stay a night here. In fact, it was during the Year of a Million Dreams promo that ran back in 2006 through 2008 that the Cinderella Castle Suite first emerged into the public’s eye. Original designs on this space were intended as a private apartment area for Walt Disney and family while visiting Disney World Resort.

But when Walt died prior to Disney World’s opening the space was used for various other behind-the-scenes functions, including telephone operations and serving as a utility storage sector. Later on, through Imagineering handiwork, and Fairy Godmother magic, a Cinderella-like transformation was able to take place, converting this castle dwelling into the ultimate enchanted suite that’s even able to sleep up to six lucky guests at a time.

From real gold accents to Cinderella’s treasured personal relics, an enchanted mirror television to bubble baths under a starry night sky, staying in Cinderella Castle Suite is hands-down the most exclusive and fabled luxury stay you could ever dream up. And while staying here is very improbable to plan for, there are occasional tours available. So be on alert when these are offered, for given the esoteric nature of accessing such an establishment, this is perhaps the next best thing.

In addition to the premium highlights we’ve covered here, you should remember that there are a whole host of other optimal options to consider. From other suites and villas to even preferred rooms, everyone’s own idea of luxury is a little different. So don’t feel bad if you don’t have the means to maximize, because every Disney accommodation is a magical one. All the same, you can always keep the motivation for such dreams alive within, because after all, a dream is a wish your heart makes!